Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Seven of Wands - Friend or foe?

Druidcraft Tarot Seven of Wands Will Worthington
I've taken up my own challenge and I have cleared my altar up to three items: one big white candle, one a white clothe, a tumbled Labradorite, and the Druidcraft tarot. Until so far I am enjoying it very much. My altar radiates simplicity and peacefulness. No distraction from all kinds of little symbols and decorations. For now, I like it.

Today’s card is the Seven of wands from the Druidcraft tarot. This is a fitting card to pull for the holiday season. My initial impression is to defend my own boundaries mentally as well as physically, during these busy weeks. But when I look a bit closer maybe these men are not approaching to attack the guy in his refuge but merely to share their ideas and to ask for his help, Maybe this apparent attack exists only in my mind, triggered by my need for rest and solitude. Perhaps I should try to and listen first and decide how I want to spend my time and energy, always remembering to keep quite a bit for myself too. So today I will try to listen attentively before thinking an defensive NO! Defending boundaries is not only about killing all the trespassers but more to distinct friend from foe

12 comments:

  1. I think it does have a lot to do with boundaries, which would be easy to defend with foes, but not so much with friends or family. Those are the folks I have a hard time finding rest and solitude from. :)

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    1. Probable because they have some emotional hold over us and we don't want to disappoint them...
      because otherwise our trusted companion guilt will come looking for us :D

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  2. Ah, Druid Craft deck, it never disappoints.
    Just stopping by to say again, yesterday's post was so good!

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    1. Thank you Sharyn. :)
      I love this deck very much too. It is easy to read and so beautifully painted

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  3. Nice reflection. Interestingly, the 7 of Bows in the Wildwood is titled "clearance" :-) Simplicity can be very refreshing. I hope you continue to enjoy your opened-up altar space!

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    1. Thanks Olivia! I am sure I will. Perhaps I will leave it like that even longer than a week. One white candle for the Divine is truly opening up my feelings and thoughts about it. :)

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  4. Good points, Ellen.

    Maybe I can push people away or be defensive before I find out what they want. I often say 'no' to social things before I find out what they are.

    Some things to think about. I like that idea of friend and foe with this card.

    P.S. I posted your pouch today :)

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    1. Thank you so much Steve I am looking forward to it !!!!

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  5. I really like your interpretation here, Ellen. The boundaries idea resonates with me, as well as the idea that the people may not be "attacking" but simply demanding or requesting the main figure's attention, energy, etc. They may be trying to be helpful, but sometimes we just need to put everyone at arm's length, mentally, and take a breath.

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    1. I am learning this today. I have to take some distance from everybody's demands since my neck is starting to hurt again . It worries me and I need my rest :)

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  6. I absolutely adore this deck :) And the reading matched with clearing your altar - brilliant. Thank you for letting us read about your world.

    It always feels so great to clean house, and get down to the minimum. Your altar sounds lovely. :) xo

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    1. Thank you MizPIxie Chris. It does give a feel of space simplicity

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